CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (Dec. 20, 2018) – Three rounds into the Dixie Amateur, nobody can knock Carey Bina off the top of the leaderboard. Even as gusting winds in South Florida drove up scores across the board at Eagle Trace on Thursday, the advantage remained with Bina.

Bina, the 23-year-old from Villanova, Pa., started the week with a bogey-free, 6-under 66 at partner course Heron Bay. The golf has gotten harder, but Bina has managed to hold on. A 10th-hole eagle highlighted a second-round even-par 72, and on Thursday, Bina finished with 2-over 74 despite two double bogeys.

After graduating from Elon University last spring, Bina has temporarily moved to South Florida to work on his game in hopes of chasing a professional career.

Behind Bina, Linus Lo of Heathrow Florida posted an even-par 72 that was one of the best rounds of the day (no player went under par on Thursday). Lo is solo second, and trails Bina by two.

Two players are tied for third at even par. Nicholas Cummings, of Weston, Mass., is also a temporary Florida resident who is working on his game away from a harsh Northern winter. The 2015 U.S. Amateur qualifier will join the Boston College roster next fall. Jonathan Keppler, of Marietta, Ga., is a redshirt junior at Florida State.

Historic Florida amateur golf tournament
that
is
open to former Dixie Amateur champions,
tournament committee invitees and
qualifiers for
major amateur championships.
The Dixie has a traditionally strong
field due to college break, and a
past-champions list that includes many PGA
Tour
players as well as top-ranked amateurs.

72-hole stroke play
championship with a 54 hole cut down to 72 players
and ties. Field limited to 120 players. Played
at Eagle Trace Golf Club. New entry
options
include a meal, and practice round
inclusive package at an unbeatable rate. Apply for
an invitation at www.dixieamateur.com.